The consumer has experienced the following: when the antilock is engaged, the pedal goes to the floor (on slow braking/it will cycle the ABS), the hub rusts and renders the wheel, and the speed left front sensor is inaccurate and was dropping out at 6 MPH and under. Scc
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brakes complaints
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Brakes light came on ,and could not stop truck. Consumer's son had to start slowing truck down a long distant before reaching other traffic.
When applying brakes there was no braking ability present on right rear tire, which caused longer braking distance. Dlr says it is due to right rear calipers corroding and rotors and pads needed to be replaced.
The consumer states the parking brake doesn't hold when engaged. The service technician at the dealership explained the cable may be the problem but no matter how many tims its adjusted the cable is as tight as it can get. Please add more information.
When braking at any speed to come to a stop, the pedal will kick back, resulting in no braking action. Vehicle taken to dealer 3 times, no problem was found. On 1 march, 2002 vehicle rearended another vehicle at low speed while braking. Damage to vehicle was $ 800.00. *ak this defect occurs when going over a bump or uneven pavement while applying brakes.
While applying brakes vehicle was coming to a stop and suddenly without warning, brake pedal forced foot up, and vehicle began to accelerate. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Parking brake is down too far, it hits floor before exerting enough pressure for brake pads to connect on a steep hill, dealer was notified. *ak in addition, consumer stated that the rubber pad on the parking brake pedal fell off.
Abs brakes fail to stop the vehicle as advertised if any type of road surfaces, other than perfectly smooth, are encountered during the braking process. This is true for chevrolet trucks as well as dodge pickups. I have friends who have these two brands and they have had the same problem with stopping on even slightly rough road surfaces. Have you received any other complaints like this? Thanks in advance, [xxx]. *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Anti-lock brake system does not function properly while traveling over any bump in the road, and pressing brake pedal at the same time. When brake pedal is pressed it falls to the floor, and brakes do not activate. Dealership has examined vehicle, and stated that brake system was operating within specifications. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
Abs brakes work only intermittently. When braking pedal will go to floor, no noise or vibration. Dealer said it was ABS system failing. Took vehicle dealer 6 times, replaced only brake master cylinder .
Intermittent brake failure since purchase of vehicle, consumer applies brake, pedal feels normal/noisy, and a shattering feeling, but no braking action. Took vehicle to dealer who cannot find cause.
While driving and trailling a cargo brakes won't stop on time. When driving without a cargo, brakes pedal will go all the way to the floor.*ak consumer states he has to pump brakes in order to stop.
After braking to stop vehicle hesitates. Also, there is increased braking distance when braking. Took vehicle to dealer dealer 6 times, and was told brake line was too close to left exhaust pipe, heated brake fluid. Dealer computer was conveniently down last 3 times. So those visits wer not documented. *ak the dealer believes the brake line was not the problem.
Brakes would get debris and rocks on them due to riding on dirt roads. Rims would be deteriorating due to tires not holding air. Been to dealer, and mechanic refused to repair problem. Claimed driver was at fault.*ak the brake system for this vehicle has a design flaw and the truck is a lemon.
Abs brakes pulsate and lock up. They have been fixed for same problem twice. Dealer says situation can't be duplicated.
Consumer states that the brake hoses are pulled tight when the wheels are turned to the maximum sides.
This is the second truck I have owned in which the brakes have failed. The brakes also failed on the truck I previously owned and this vehicle was bought back by general motors. I know of two more people who have had their trucks bought back by gm, and their new trucks have the same problems as the old trucks with the anti-lock brakes. It is time for someone to make gm repair these trucks before someone gets injured or killed.
Almost on a daily basis, the brakes have failed. The dealership simply checks the drp operation and states that the truck is engaged as designed. These failed brakes have endangered the lives of passengers in this truck by running through red lights, when it should be stopping.
Left rear brake line is sitting just below the axle. If the brake line comes into contact with other objects, it could cause loss of braking ability. Consumer has contacted dealer.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Also, rear passenger's seatbelt locked up while in use, causing the passenger to feel "locked in". Dealer cannot find cause of problem. *ak
While driving 30 MPH and had plenty of time to stop the vehicle, the occupant pressed the brakes and went to the floor and caused the vehicle wheels to lock up and caused a rear end crash. Dlr cannot determine the problem. Mjs
While driving on highway at 55 MPH left brakes locked up, vehicle went through a ditch and hit an enbankment. Upon impact, both airbags didn't deploy. Also, seat belt broke.
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